ASTERS 
We have under cultivation a large tract of land of 
an alluvial and peat composition, which is sub-irri- 
gated from mountain springs. 
We are able to grow Asters to perfection with no 
trouble from the diseases common to this plant. We 
have no overhead moisture from the time the fields 
are planted to the time the seed is harvested, and 
our even climate, together with our work in reselect- 
ing, is enabling us to improve our strains in Asters 
very materially as the seasons advance. 
Seed harvested under these conditions is of highest 
germination and more disease resisting. 
NEW ASTERS OP OUR OWN PRODUCTION 
Beauty Type 
The Beauty type is a valuable addition to the 
famous American Asters. We now take pleasure in 
offering a real Florists’ Novelty- — WHITE BEAUTY — 
a giant pure white. This is positively a non-lateral, 
inasmuch as flowers of immense size, with stems 20 to 
24 inches in length, can be produced without dis- 
budding. 
We have also developed, and are introducing this 
year, the Early Beauty Type White, which, while it is 
not quite so vigorous as the Late, is the true form and 
should be used in climates where the season is too 
short to develop the Late Beauties. 
Also, we are introducing Beauty; Azure Fairy, 
Peach Blossom and Crimson, three valuable florists’ 
colors. This now gives us a good range of color in the 
Beauty type. 
LATE BEAUTY TYPE 
Plants about 2 to 3 feet high, of branching habit, 
commencing to bloom in early September and lasting 
until destroyed by frost. Flowers large, borne on 
long and stout stems, from 18 to 24 inches. This 
applies to all of the Beauty Class, making them most 
desirable for cut flowers. 
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